Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer role responsible for maintaining and developing Oxford Nanopore's data protection and privacy compliance framework, working closely with various teams and reporting to the General Counsel.

Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and international data protection frameworks.
• Proven experience in a data protection, privacy or compliance role within a multinational organisation.
• Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare or technology sectors.
• Experience supporting international data transfers and global compliance programmes.
• Experience interacting with regulators (e.g. ICO or EU supervisory authorities).
• Experience conducting DPIAs and advising on privacy risk mitigation.
• Experience managing data subject rights requests and breach processes.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating data protection clauses in commercial agreements.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic business guidance.
• Passion for data protection and privacy.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Pragmatic, commercially aware and solutions-focused.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and provide.
• Collaborative approach with strong influencing skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement (3 days per week in the office)
• Opportunity to work for a UK-headquartered company with global operations